1. Beekeepers who choose to transport into,
operate, and maintain colonies in Mississippi must obtain an entry permit from
BPI prior to entering the State. Before an entry permit is issued a certificate
of inspection issued by a state apiary official must be provided to BPI at
least 30 days in advance along with the number of colonies requesting to be
moved. The certificate of inspection shall state that at least of 10% of the
apiaries owned/operated by the applicant have been inspected within 10 months
of shipment and meet the Mississippi Certificate of Inspection Standards.
When regulated articles are originating from a state that
has no state apiary official or state entomologist that is available, a permit
may be issued by BPI with special requirements.
If regulated articles are found brought into Mississippi
without obtaining an entry permit they shall be immediately placed under
quarantine until released by the state apiary official or state entomologist
after an inspection for contagious diseases, parasites and pests including the
Africanized honeybee or hybridized African/European bee.
2. When a beekeeper wishes to move colonies
to another state, BPI shall make the necessary inspections which meet that
state's entry requirements and issue the proper certificate, if allowable,
unless other arrangements have been made between the receiving state and the
beekeeper's official state of origin. Such a certificate may be issued with the
approval of the receiving state based on treatments for Varroa and/or tracheal
mites in lieu of inspection. Such certificate may also be issued by BPI once
inspected and found to be apparently free of contagious and infectious bee
diseases and parasites.
3. Netting
Required: All beekeepers moving bees into or through Mississippi must have them
covered by netting to prevent escape.
